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Conklin Reed Organ & History Museum

Nestled in the small town of Hanover, Michigan is one special hidden gem – The Conklin Reed Organ and History Museum. Big and I made our first visit to this museum on Free Museum Day, and we left feeling so

Kid-friendly Day Trip to Toledo

Spring has officially arrived on the calendar, and spring break has also arrived for school-aged kiddos. If you are looking for some local day trips, why not consider a trip to Toledo? Just over an hour away, Toledo is filled

Dino Meet-up – Sponsored by D2 Savings

Editor’s Note: Our meet-up has sold out! Click here to join our waiting list! A big part of Wonder and Wander – Jackson’s mission is to help you connect with others in the community. Our Meet-ups are a way to

Dinosaur Safari – Ella Sharp Museum

Written by Wonder and Wander – Contributor: Alyssa Grant I first heard that dinosaurs were on their way to the Ella Sharp Museum back in July at the Learning Fair. It might be an understatement to say that my four-year-old

Day Trip to the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

Looking for a local-ish day trip that will help you travel back in time to imagine dinosaurs roaming the land? Welcome to the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History! The museum was revamped in 2019 and features multiple floors

Spring Break Staycation Inspiration – Day Three – March Showers Bring Indoor Ideas

Spring break is almost here, and according to our Instagram poll, about 75% of The Adventure Crew is planning on staying local. This week we’ll be rolling out a slew of new blog posts focused on local spring break activities

The MAP’s Treasures: Navigating the Michigan Activity Pass – Featuring Kid ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum

Earlier in January, we spilled the beans about one of Michigan’s best-kept secrets – the Michigan Activity Pass. If you missed that blog post, you can check it out here: Michigan’s Best Kept Secret: The Michigan Activity Pass Searching the MAP

Learn Something New: Visit the Lost Railway Museum

Did you know you can travel back in time just by visiting Grass Lake, Michigan? When you visit the Lost Railway Museum, you’ll feel like you have time-traveled to the early 1900s, when the Electric Interurban Railway System was the